Phuket looks for heritage status
October 11, 2011 by Paphada Apimonton
Filed under News, Phuket
PHUKET, 11 October 2011 – Phuket hopes it can convince the International Council on Monuments and Sites to consider awarding heritage status to old Phuket town during its 15 to 17 October annual conference.
ICOMOS hosts the conference this week at the Phuket Merlin Hotel and local authorities hope to use the event as a platform to push for heritage recognition for the Phuket’s old town district that has Sino-Portuguese style buildings.
The event will attract 200 delegates from 115 member countries.
Hue hosts heritage festival
October 4, 2011 by Paphada Apimonton
Filed under News, Vietnam
HUE, 4 October 2011 – Vietnam National Administration of Tourism is promoting the biannual Hue Festival as a signature event of National Tourism Year of Vietnam.
Every year a province is given hosting rights to the National Tourism Year initiative to boost both domestic and international tourism. 2012 is the turn of Thua Thien province, home of Hue a former imperial city and a major heritage destination linked to Vietnam’s royal past.
Hue Festival 2012 will run from 7 to 12 April 2012 and adopt a theme of “Culture Heritage with Integration and Development”. Read more
Hue leads heritage year 2012
August 11, 2011 by TTRweekly Staff
Filed under News, Vietnam
HANOI, 12 August 2011 – Central Thua Thien Hue Province’s People’s Committee says it will invest over VND23 billion (US$1.1 million) to host National Tourism Year 2012.
Viet Nam News reported, earlier this week, National Tourism Year 2012 will adopt a theme of heritage.
The signature event “Ancient Hue – New Experience”, will be promoted year-round through festivals and culture, said Pham Dang Khanh, a representative from the province’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Department. Read more
Earthquake damages northern heritage
March 29, 2011 by TTRweekly Staff
Filed under News, Thailand
BANGKOK, 29 March 2011 – The 6.8 magnitude quake which rocked Myanmar, last Thursday, with aftershocks shaking properties as far away as Bangkok, damaged several historical pagodas in Chiang Rai, a northern province bordering the Mekong River in Thailand.
The tremor damaged an ancient pagoda in Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Chiang Saen, a famous temple on the tour circuit tour groups follow when visiting the Golden Triangle.
A 6 metre high pagoda spire toppled over during the aftershocks and there was structural damage such as cracks and holes on other parts of the Phra That Chedi Luang.
Germany funds restoration
March 17, 2011 by TTRweekly Staff
Filed under News, Vietnam
HANOI, 17 March 2011 – Germany will fund cultural heritage projects in Hanoi province and Hue, valued at US$135,000, Vietnam’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced, Tuesday.
After funding two preservation projects earlier, the German government extended an additional budget to restore the Tran Dang Communal House in Hue Son Commune in Ung Hoa district, which is one of the districts in Hanoi province.
A similar restoration project will focus on Hue’s ancient capital which is in Thua Thien prefecture, central Vietnam.
Thailand seeks recognition for parks
January 5, 2011 by TTRweekly Staff
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BANGKOK, 5 January 2011 – The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry plans to nominate Kaeng Krachan forest area as a candidate for UNESCO World heritage Site status.
According to the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, which comes under the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, Kaeng Krachan forest area will be submitted for consideration at UNESCO’s meeting this July, in Bahrain.
Tourists flock to Preah Vihear National Park
November 30, 2010 by Paphada Apimonton
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Bangkok, 30 November 2010 – Thai and foreign tourists are travelling to Si-Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces to visit More-E-Daeng hill, in Preah Vihear National Park, which has been re-opened on a trial basis since 20 November.
Visits to Chong Sa Ngam Thai-Cambodian border in Srisaket province are increasing after authorities opened the road to More E-Daeng hill, 20 November. The hill offers superb views of Preah Vihear temple which remains closed to tourists.
Speculation rife on reopening Preah Vihear
November 23, 2010 by TTRweekly Staff
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BANGKOK, 23 November 2010 – Preah Vihear Temple may open for limited visits over the New Year holiday, but army officers said it was still pending a green light from the Cambodian and Thai authorities.
Second army commander, Thawatchai Samutsakorn, revealed late last week that the general situation near the temple remained unchanged with military on alert and the site off limits to tourists.
Laos celebrates 450th Anniversary of Vientiane
November 17, 2010 by TTRweekly Staff
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BANGKOK, 17 November 2010 – Laos began a seven-day celebration, Monday, to mark the 450th anniversary of Vientiane as the nation’s capital.
Celebrations began in earnest 15 November but continue in the city until 21 November, when the anniversary event merges with the annual That Luang Festival, which falls on the full-moon night of the 11th month.
Vientiane was an important administrative city during the reign of King Fa Ngum, the founder of Lan Xang Kingdom. King Setthathirath established Vientiane as the capital city of Lan Xang in 1560.
Food for thought over heritage list
PARIS, 16 November 2010 – When it comes to meal time, the French do it differently. That is the argument being put to UNESCO as it decides this week whether French cuisine deserves a spot on its intangible heritage list.
“The gastronomic meal of the French” is seen as a strong contender as the UN agency meets in Nairobi from Monday to Friday to consider new submissions for the list, set up in 2003 to safeguard cultural traditions, rituals and crafts.
